The International Committee of Silent Chess (I.C.S.C.) was founded in 1949 in Copenhagen (Denmark) and is recognised by Federation Internationale des Echecs (F.I.D.E.) and by the International Olympic Committee (I.O.C.); it publishes its periodical magazine "Mitteilungsblatt" (I.C.S.C. Bulletin) every four months.

The I.C.S.C. is an international organization based on voluntary service. It establishes and organizes the World Individuals events for both Deaf men and women, World Teams Deaf Chess Championships, Asian, European (Continental) Clubs Chess Championships and friendly international tournaments.